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Situated in the village of Cottenham with access to a range of shops, a library, pubs and restaurants. Cambridge City Centre is approximately eight miles away and can be accessed by public transport.
Fitzwilliam House offers long-term and respite care It is divided into two units over two floors....
Care Provided by Excelcare Fitzwilliam House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare Fitzwilliam House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Excelcare Fitzwilliam House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Georgiana Ispas (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Parking
- Free Parking available
Excelcare Fitzwilliam House Reviews (105)
Excelcare Fitzwilliam House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare Fitzwilliam House has 105 reviews.
Since my wife entered Fitzwilliam House in October 2018 I have been very impressed with the care she has received. Every carer has clearly been devoted to their job and has demonstrated a loving and attentive attitude at all times. It has also been evident that the management is well organised and well versed in all aspect of care. The social activities with regular visits by a variety of entertainers etc appear to be well appreciated by the residents and I have been encouraged by the inclusion of mid-week services led by members of local churches. The premises whilst not the most modern have a homely environment. The catering is particularly impressive with excellent home cooked nutritious food served every day. As time goes on I feel more and more reassured that my wife is in very safe hands and whilst suffering from advanced Alzheimers she is always relaxed, contented and in good humour when I visit. I am extremely grateful for all that is provided.
I am very impressed with this lovely home. The staff are so lovely, nothing is ever too much trouble. They are always happy, cheerful and welcoming. The manager is approachable and friendly. The food is good, and there is always a choice. The home is clean and homely and has a lovely warm feeling when you enter.
Most staff are very caring and never mind being asked of rhelp. One carer in particular actually seems ot like being asked to help and always asks if there is anything else she can do. When I asked for a coffee she brought it to my room on a tray with milk in a jug and sugar in a bowl and a beaming smile.
Amazing care from all the staff. My mum was made to feel very welcome in what felt like a very homely home. Even though the building itself looks a little tired.
The staff are lovely, plenty of privacy and respect.
I would recommend Fitzwilliam House to anybody who is thinking of coming here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 April 2019Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (2)
- 08 Jul 2026
It makes me deeply sad when people default to the stereotype that care homes are lonely, bleak or institutional places. Too often, care homes are spoken about as a last...
- 06 Jan 2026
Members of the Excelcare family welcomed the New Year by sharing their favourite memories from 2025 and their hopes for the year ahead. Taking time to reflect on the past...
- 02 Jul 2025
At Excelcare, we believe in celebrating love, identity, and inclusion, and this Pride Month was one to remember! Throughout June, our care homes came alive with colour, laughter, music, and...
- 27 Aug 2026Organiser: Excelcare Fitzwilliam House
- 24 Sep 2026Organiser: Excelcare Fitzwilliam House
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

brings with her over 10 years of experience in the adult health and social care sector, with a strong background in residential and dementia care.
Throughout her career, Georgiana has held different senior positions at Excelcare Homes, including Unit Manager and Dementia Lead. During her time in these roles, she played a pivotal part in supporting homes to achieve compliance, improve quality, and deliver truly person-centred care.
Her warm, approachable nature and wealth of expertise make her a natural fit for leading the team at Fitzwilliam House
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